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In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Isaiah 6:1   Our lesson describes two men who experienced a crisis of leadership – King Uzziah and the prophet Isaiah. Anyone who has been appointed to […]

The book of Isaiah is like a miniature Bible. The first 39 chapters (like the 39 books of the Old Testament) are filled with judgment against sin and sinners – Judah has sinned, the surrounding nations have sinned, the whole earth has sinned. Judgment must come because God is a just God. But the final

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9   How fitting that this quarter’s lessons should finish with the study of the culmination of salvation history – the coming of Christ in glory and

And He said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. Therefore the Son of Man is also Lord of the Sabbath.’ Mark 2:27, 28 The Sabbath is a sign and celebration of God our Creator, our Provider, our Redeemer and our Righteousness. We are called to respond to

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58   Work is one of the big three pre-Fall practices that have carried over into our current post-Fall situation (Gen. 2:15), the other two being Sabbath

“The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork” Psalm 19:1 From the beginning of Time, God’s people have seen God’s hand in Creation and Redemption. They recognise that science is the study of God’s book of nature. They recognise that man, created in the image of God, has the gift

“Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. So, affectionately longing for you, we were well pleased to impart to you not only the gospel

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 The great theme of the Bible is Jesus Christ and His work of redemption for mankind. His Person and work are premised, prophesied and pictured in types and symbols in the

Give to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering, and come before Him. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. 1 Chronicles 16:29 Worship refers to the supreme honour or veneration given either in thought or deed to a person or thing. The Bible tells us that God alone is

Then Jesus said to him, ‘Go your way; your faith has made you well.’ And immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus on the road. Mark 10:52 This week we look at the salvation provided to mankind by Christ Jesus, the Master Teacher. Instead of Hiding: Genesis 3:1-11 The story of the Fall of